Unlocking Greatness with Ryan James Miller

Erin Urban is the founder and career strategist powering UPPSolutions, LLC. She is a Forbes Coaches Council Member and a self-proclaimed recovering perfectionist with over 10 years in mentoring and coaching successful professional transformations. In this episode of the Exsellence Mindset podcast, Erin and I discuss what her life looked life after she admitted to being a perfectionist and how that launched her into an extremely successful professional career, both working for others and as a coach to professionals globally today. Here are a few of the many great things we discuss: What the life of a recovering perfectionist looks like What to do with a negative performance review Tools to improve self-awareness Building and nurturing relationships How to create better lines of communication between leaders and their teams The lack of appreciation for oneself Connect with Erin: Email – eurban@uppsolutions.net LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinurban/ Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro Instagram – @millerryan78 Twitter @rjmsalespro Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/The post Life After Perfectionism with Erin Urban first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

Patrick Ward is the Marketing Manager at Dogtown Media and the creator of #WordsWithWard. A writer by trade, Patrick has worked extensively across the insurance, real estate, finance, travel, and tech industries, with notable clients including Allianz, Cathay Pacific, and Fiji Airways. Currently, he lives in LA, having been born and raised in Sydney, Australia, and is a diehard Steelers fan. In this episode we talk about taking risks, being exactly who we are, how to be an exceptional, and real, marketer, and so much more. Highlights include: Truth-telling being the key to marketing Getting back to the fundamentals to better yourself Jackhammers and hummingbirds (seriously) Reasons employees stay loyal to their employers The power of LinkedIn What Words with Ward is all about and so much more! Connect with Patrick: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickjamesward Email – patrick@dogtownmedia.com Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro Instagram – @millerryan78 Twitter @rjmsalespro Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/The post Marketing, Employee Loyalty, and Why Words Matter with Patrick Ward first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

A high-performance coach specializing in leadership effectiveness, Tracey Grove helps executives from diverse lines of business all over the world deal with individual and inter-personal issues, communication challenges, and organizational shifts. She is a highly sought after speaker as well as the author of a brand new book, Taming the Sabertooth. In this episode of the Exsellence Mindset podcast, Tracey and I dig deep in how we “tame the Sabertooth”, how people become great leaders, and the tools necessary to deal with difficult situations and conversations. Some highlights: Dealing with resiliency and leaders The humility required to overcome challenges How to work with leaders that are difficult to deal with Ensuring your values as an employee align with the values of the organization you work for Following leaders that lead from the heart Buy “Taming the Sabertooth” on Amazon Connect with Tracey: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceygrove/ Email – info@puresymmetry.com Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro Instagram – @millerryan78 Twitter @rjmsalespro Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/The post Taming the Sabertooth with Tracey Grove first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

A few weeks ago, I was thrown deep into an anxious pit. It wasn’t the first time, but it was definitely the worst time. I knew what got me there, and how to get out, but I was numb to taking action. That experience caused this episode to happen. I reached out to two dear friends, Jessica Gaye and Kody Fairfield, and asked them to join me in a very real conversation about dealing with anxiety. We talk about what’s helped each of us, what’s hurt us, and how people around us can help. Whether you struggle with anxiety yourself or know someone that does, I pray that this conversation will be an encouragement to you. Connect with Jessica: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/j__gaye/ Connect with Kody: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/kfairfield4/ Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro Instagram – @rjmsalespro Twitter @rjmsalespro Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/The post Anxiety Issues, Answers, and Opportunities first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

Stacy Ennis is a well-accomplished author, writer, and consultant. She co-founded Next Level Women’s Leaders and spoke of the TEDx stage on “How to Raise Brave Kids”. In this episode of the Exsellence Mindset podcast, Stacy and I speak about many things including her best-selling book, Growing Influence, and what I found to be so fascinating about it, the gender gap and bias in business today, stay-at-home-dads, and the importance of good conversations to better understand someone else’s struggles. I hope you enjoy this episode and feel free to contact me with any feedback you have! 5:37 – Why another book on influence? 9:55 – Telling stories to teach business principles 14:44 – Did you intend to challenge gender bias? 16:02 – Something women can relate to and men can gain perspective on. 20:37 – Co-founding Next Level Women’s Leaders 26:36 – Is our fight against bias causing other bias? 29:15 – Things that lead us to change our perspective 34:01- Sometimes it’s hard to understand someone else’s struggle 36:49 – Becoming aware of others 40:44 – Those that lash out are often experiencing deep hurt themselves 41:49 – The mindset that contributes to gender and race issues 46:09 – Stay at home parents Contact Stacy Ennis: Email – stacylynnennis@gmail.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacylynn Stacy’s TEDx Talk “How to Raise Brave Kids” Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro Instagram – @millerryan78 Twitter @rjmsalespro Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/The post Growing Influence, the Gender Gap, and the Mindset to Make a Difference with Stacy Ennis first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

Amanda Kroeker is the founder of Valley Vintage Soap Co., a small business offering natural products for the skin and hair. With sensitive skin, she and her family tried an endless variety of products to make it resemble “normal”. Many products caused breakouts (even laundry soaps). They wanted all natural products, but most they found listed some ingredients that were baffling (even some of the “organic” ones), or they were ridiculously out of their price range. Being the lover of handmade items, they set out to make their own. They loved knowing & being able to pronounce all the ingredients. They loved how their skin felt & looked. They loved it so much, they wanted to share. Thus, Valley Vintage Soap Co. was born and remains a small owner-operated family business. I met Amanda after being blown away by their products (Delicious Beard balm for the win!) and reaching out to thank her for her great product and service. It didn’t take long for me to consider Amanda a great guest for the podcast. In this episode, Amanda and I talk about going the extra mile in serving customers, never compromising even when it costs you, and powerlifting! Check it out and let me know what you think! 5:42 – The extra mile to serve customers 8:00 – Why Amanda started Valley Vintage 12:11 – Having goals in business 14:30 – Who and what influenced Amanda’s pursuit of success 15:30 – Values define what money can’t 18:00 – The temptation to compromise 20:25 – Dealing with mistakes the right way 28:25 – Taking pride in customer praise 33:45 – Protecting personal time as an entrepreneur 39:45 – Beard balm protects CrossFit hands 42:45 – An unassuming love for powerlifting Connect with Amanda: Email: valleyvintageshop@gmail.com Instagram: @valleyvintagesoap Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro Instagram – @millerryan78 Twitter @rjmsalespro Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/The post Delivering a Superior Product and Experience Means Never Compromising with Amanda Kroeker first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

Miranda VonFricken is passionate about all things personal and professional development. She is a certified life coach with her Master’s in Motivation and Professional development. Her mission is to guide people towards their best life possible, both professionally and personally. In this episode, Miranda and I talk about the intersection of business and life coaching, the importance of building confidence in and loving yourself in order to get that promotion or achieve that goal, and why good feedback is an important tool for our growth. Connect with Miranda: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirandavonfricken/ Email: mastermindcoachmiranda@gmail.com Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro Instagram – @millerryan78 Twitter @rjmsalespro Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/The post Miranda VonFricken on Motivation and Inspiration Being the Glue for Education first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

Do you seek validation from your audience? Can you use personal stories to leverage business? When is “enough enough” in when pursuing success? These are just some of the insights that John Welches, president of Red Mallard, shares in this podcast. If you recall, John was my first guest on the Exsellence Mindset podcast. I was fortunate to listen to another wave of wisdom in entrepreneurship, how he handled some setbacks in his company, and what lessons he’s learned dealing with business and life in general. 4:30 – Delving into the cool world of video marketing in LinkedIn 6:30 – Of being unique, different, and creative in LinkedIn 8:00 – A dilemma of perception: Is there an agenda in what you’re doing? 10:00 – Are you trying to serve people or are you trying to get more business? 10:30 – LinkedIn: Connecting people, pushing content, and sharing your purpose 11:20 – Don’t seek validation: Just knuckle down and do it 12:30 – Leveraging your business with personal stories 13:20 – Don’t force a different persona to seek validation from your audience 16:45 – Demonstrate what you’re going to do with your success 18:00 – Setbacks in business are just normal 19:00 – Investing in yourself and your family 19:30 – Dealing with new and existing clients 20:20 – The value of the right client 22:30 – Why is there never an “enough” in business? 25:30 – Money is just a tool 27:10 – Build what you dream into your lifestyle 29:00 – The need to slow down versus the culture of “more” 31:30 – Include a habit of rest in your system 33:50 – Don’t let your day ruin your family’s night Thank you for sharing the wonderful insights, John! And it’s an honor to be back here with you. Get in touch with John using the contact details below: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwelches/ Website: http://redmallard.com/ Email: john.welches@redmallard.com Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro Instagram – @millerryan78 Twitter @rjmsalespro Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/The post #23 Marketing, Entrepreneur Margin, and Nonsense Talk first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

Managing a team can be challenging. Managing a young, growing team thousands of miles away and whose members are of a difficult culture is a totally different level altogether. But Devon Higgins, VP of PhotoUp, did it smoothly. How? By providing opportunities for better lives and professional growth for young, creative, and talented people over in the Philippines. In this podcast, he explains how PhotoUp was able to bridge the cultural and language gap between two cultures through a genuine, mutual desire to help one another. The PhotoUp team lives its core values every day, in and out of the office, through the amazing FRESH brand. Listen to the stunning story of how FRESH took off, which is now wholeheartedly embraced by the entire PhotoUp organization. Devon also reiterates that businesses must focus on helping people realize their goals, and not just making bucks. Finally, he talks about the discipline of staying true to your organization’s integrity, vision, and purpose. 2:27 – Coaching soccer to youth teams 6:08 – Stepping into the world of PhotoUp 7:10 – Falling in love with the PhotoUp business, culture, and team 7:30 – Reducing brain drain: Giving better lives and providing opportunities for young, talented individuals in the Philippines 9:30 – The culture of PhotoUp drew Devon into the industry 10:40 – Figure out who you want to work with 12:50 – Building relationships is the most important thing in all aspects of business 17:00 – The fine art and challenges of connecting different cultures 18:00 – Local directors are empowered to help bridge the two different cultures 19:00 – Local directors sharing the company’s vision, learning, and experiences to the team 20:11 – The FRESH brand: Living the company’s core values 23:38 – Taking FRESH outside the office 26:05 – Building a fun, happy culture around FRESH 27:50 – Bringing a piece of Philippine PhotoUp culture to the US 30:15 – PhotoUp’s value proposition and purpose: Giving value to real estate photographers 32:10 – A glimpse into PhotoUp’s niche market 34:00 – It’s about supporting photographers and making their lives and business better 36:20 – Staying true to PhotoUp’s purpose, mission, vision, and integrity 41:10 – The man who made an impact 43:30 – Keep doing what you’re doing, go after it, and be okay with it To get in touch with Devon and PhotoUp, use these contact details: Email: devon@photoup.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devon-higgins-34003423/ PhotoUp website: https://www.photoup.net/ Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro Instagram – @millerryan78 Twitter @rjmsalespro Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/The post Exsellence in Building a Cross-Cultural Culture first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

In the pursuit of exsellence, we often find ourselves feeling discontent with our current situation. But it shouldn’t be that way. I decided to take a stab at working through some very practicals tips to help people find joy, and be content, with the life they currently have as they pursue the life they want. 4:00 – How do we pursue exsellence while living a content life? 5:15 – To be content, should you get rid of your fear? 6:30 – What I fear and how it fuels me. 9:45 – To be content, how must I view myself? 12:39 – To be content, what types of people must I rid myself of? 14:50 – To be content, where must I stop looking? 16:45 – To be content, what must I stop worrying about? 20:35 – To be content, what must I quit doing? Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro Instagram – @millerryan78 Twitter @rjmsalespro Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/The post #21 Living Contently While Pursuing Exsellence first appeared on Ryan James Miller.